Also known as: Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority
Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority — enforces duty payment, advises vehicle buyers and traders on compliance, and manages customs operations at borders and ports.
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Business & Financial Times
… Officials from the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), the Ministry of Finance and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) among others were on hand to address the concerns to enhance trade facilitation. …
Stakeholders move to cut down the high cost of doing business at portsThe Chronicle
… Beyond assessing infrastructure, the deputy minister’s visit also sought to improve collaboration among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and regional health directorates, while identifying training and reso …
Gov’t Activates Surveillance, Isolation Systems to Guard Against Ebola ThreatBusiness & Financial Times
… Ayensu-Danquah’s tour also aimed to strengthen coordination among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and regional health directorates, while identifying resource and training needs to improve emergency response c …
Gov’t activates surveillance, isolation systems to counter Ebola threat – deputy health ministerBusiness & Financial Times
… Officials from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority also participated in the programme, where they educated the traders on the importance of paying duties on imported goods as a means of supporting government revenue mobilisation. …
Trans-Border Business Network trains traders on compliance, safe trade practicesJoy Online
… The highest-performing volunteers would then receive priority consideration for recruitment into the Police, Military, Fire Service, Immigration Service, Customs Division, and other security agencies. …
Service before UniformJoy Online
… Beyond assessing infrastructure, Dr Ayensu-Danquah’s tour also aimed to strengthen coordination among key agencies, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and regional health directorates, while identifying resource and training …
Ghana activates surveillance, isolation systems to counter Ebola threat – Deputy Health MinisterJoy Online
… He emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration, noting that effective coordination among institutions such as the Immigration Service, Customs Division, National Security and other agencies was key to ensuring national security. …
Interior Minister commends border security agencies, pledges support to address challengesJoy Online
… Officials from the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority also participated in the programme, where they educated the traders on the importance of paying duties on imported goods as a means of supporting government revenue mobilisation. …
Trans-Border Business Network trains traders on compliance, safe trade practicesJoy Online
How Publican AI Sees Your Declaration: The A–B–C Model Explained Part I — Before the Legal Debate In the weeks following the April 2026 deployment of the Publican AI-assisted valuation and classification support system by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the a …
Publican AI and the A–B–C CorridorThe Chronicle
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Aaron Kanor, has paid a friendly working visit to the Tema Port, to discuss strategies for maximizing national revenue. …
Customs Commissioner strategizes on how to boost national revenueThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority says its newly introduced vehicle inspection technology has detected and seized more than 130 vehicles suspected to be cloned or linked to duty evasion. The DVLA CEO said the cloning detection machines verify authenticity of vehicle chassis numbers and trace vehicle history to tackle fraudulent activities in vehicle registration.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority says its newly introduced vehicle inspection technology has detected and seized more than 130 vehicles suspected to be cloned or linked to duty evasion. The DVLA CEO said the cloning detection machines verify authenticity of vehicle chassis numbers and trace vehicle history to tackle fraudulent activities in vehicle registration.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament that Ghana recorded higher tax revenue in 2025 despite abolishing several taxes including the E-Levy, betting tax, COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, emissions tax and VAT on motor insurance. He argued that improved policy, stronger compliance and better tax administration, rather than higher tax burdens, increased domestic revenue mobilisation and restored investor confidence.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has advised prospective buyers of imported used vehicles to verify that all import duties have been paid before purchase to avoid financial losses and seizure. The Customs Technical Services Bureau recommends using the Vehicle Calculator on the ICUMS/UNIPASS platform and requesting physical inspection at a Customs office to confirm the vehicle's authenticity and duty status.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has urged owners of uncustomed vehicles to regularise their vehicles before the amnesty deadline of July 31, paying only applicable import duties while penalties are waived. The initiative aims to improve compliance with customs laws while providing vehicle owners a chance to regularise under favourable conditions.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Customs Division says imported vehicles of the same make, model and year may attract different duties based on variations in trim level, accessories, engine specifications, and other features. The customs valuation system considers multiple factors beyond the make and model, such as leather versus fabric seats and upgraded interior fittings.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Revenue Authority intercepted 18 truckloads of transit cargo suspected of diversion into the local market and, on the Finance Ministry's directive, allocated them to the National School Feeding Programme. An investigation uncovered documentation fraud, under-declaration of goods, tariff misclassification, and possible identity fraud.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Key agencies in Ghana's shipping and logistics sector have committed to addressing problems driving up the cost of doing business at the country's ports, following a stakeholder forum convened by the Ghana Shippers' Authority. Issues raised included port congestion, inspection delays, bureaucratic processes, documentation fraud, corruption and informal charges.
2 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.
11 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at key border posts to detect and prevent the spread of Ebola, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah toured the Elubo and Aflao borders to assess Ghana's response strategy, with President Mahama directing the ministry to ensure readiness for a potential outbreak.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Trans-Border Business Network has intensified efforts to educate cross-border traders in Ketu South Municipality on compliance with trade regulations and safe business practices. The initiative aims to equip women traders with knowledge on approved procedures, legal requirements, and opportunities to improve their businesses, with officials from the Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division participating in the programme.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The author argues that Ghana should replace periodic recruitment exercises for security agencies with a National Volunteer Corps pathway, where aspirants would volunteer in community development programmes and receive practical training before joining the Police Service, Armed Forces, or other security agencies. Performance would be assessed over months or years in real conditions rather than during brief interviews and physical tests.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has activated surveillance and isolation systems at border posts including Elubo and Aflao to detect and prevent the spread of Ebola virus disease, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Deputy Minister of Health pledged swift government action to address identified gaps and strengthen response mechanisms at the direction of President John Mahama.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, commended security agencies at the Aflao border for their dedication in safeguarding Ghana and assured them of government support to address operational challenges. He emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration and stated that the visit was part of the government's effort to understand ground realities and improve officers' working conditions.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trans-Border Business Network, a women-focused trade advocacy group, has intensified efforts to educate cross-border traders in Ketu South Municipality on compliance with trade regulations and safe business practices. The initiative aims to equip traders with knowledge on approved procedures, legal requirements and opportunities to improve their businesses and livelihoods, with officials from the Customs Division emphasizing the importance of duty payment and compliance to avoid penalties and seizure of goods.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Revenue Authority deployed Publican AI for customs valuation and classification in April 2026, prompting tension among traders and freight forwarders who felt unclear about how the system operated and whether its outputs were binding on customs officers.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority visited Tema Port to discuss strategies for maximizing national revenue, focusing on transit trade operations and deepening cooperation between the two institutions. He urged officials to block revenue leakages and streamline port processes to enhance Ghana's competitiveness as a trade hub.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Movement for Truth and Accountability has petitioned the Right to Information Commission to compel the Ghana Revenue Authority to disclose details surrounding the clearance of 236 Electricity Company of Ghana seized containers from Tema Port, which the group claims were released without payment of duties under unclear circumstances.
14 May 2026 · The Chronicle →